“Hawaii lawmakers are usually a cautious bunch, but the new governor wants action.”
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1.16.2023 |
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Hawai‘i lawmakers are usually a cautious bunch, but the new governor wants action Many lawmakers are accustomed to the unassuming style of the former governor, but Gov. Josh Green is a different breed. He’s known for making pitches directly to the public and appears to be already advancing his political agenda. Civil Beat. Legislature is testing Green’s agenda Housing woes top agenda as lawmakers return this week State Sen. Mike Gabbard to push for Green Amendment Planned bill would ban TikTok on state-issued devices Rocks or glass? Hawai‘i weighs alternatives to water in Capitol pools Bounty offered for derelict fishing gear What’s open or closed today |
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OʻAHU |
Chinese New Year festivities returned to Chinatown Over the weekend, fireworks, the beat of drums and lion dances were welcomed by Chinatown businesses, in a long-awaited restart of the annual celebration. Hawaii News Now. KHON2. KITV4. “Safe and Sound Waikiki” has resulted in 456 arrests so far City Council considers tougher “sit-lie” enforcement near O‘ahu schools Department of Health no longer wants two O‘ahu hospitals Two high-profile attorneys could be disqualified from Miske case New Central Oʻahu solar and battery farm said to benefit 7,600 homes |
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HAWAIʻI ISLAND |
Big Island lawmakers share priorities for legislative session Lawmakers plan to address affordable housing, Hilo Medical Center’s expansion, a Banyan Drive revitalization, the general excise tax, marijuana and other issues when the new session opens Wednesday. Tribune-Herald. Captain Cook Fire Station to be renamed Kealakekua Fire Station without public input Public input sought on zoning codes “Shared solar” program could benefit 1,500 households BLNR loosens pig-hunting restrictions in three Puna forests |
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MAUI COUNTY |
Maui lawmakers express mixed feelings about Gov. Josh Green’s proposals As lawmakers head into the legislative session on Wednesday, some are ambivalent about proposals for a tax rebate for middle- and low-income families, as well as eliminating the general excise tax on food and some medicine. Maui News. Opening of Kūlanihāko‘i High School delayed State looking into toxic chemicals in soil at Maui airport U.S. military returns land on Moloka‘i |
KAUAʻI |
State Land Board is sued over permits for former Coco Palms site A civil complaint recently filed by a community group claims the board failed to comply with environmental review law when it granted annual revocable permits to a defunct company to build a new hotel at the former resort property. Star-Advertiser. Brue Baukol lays out plans for 18,000 acres of newly acquired Kaua‘i land |
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